At Coram Beanstalk we want every child to be a confident reader and every adult to feel comfortable reading with the children in their lives. This section has lots of useful tips to help you grow a love of reading, including our myth-busting film.
Discover some helpful tips highlighting the benefits of sharing different types of books with children - from graphic novels to poetry. You'll also find some suggested simple questions and activities to enhance your reading time together along with some recommended books for each genre... Read more
Take a look at our myth-busting film containing our best advice for helping children to become readers... Read more
Coram Beanstalk has come up with six ways to help encourage your child to choose reading - whether they are yet to start formally learning to read or have already learned the basics! Our tips will help your child discover the value and joy that reading can bring, making them more likely to want to read. Find out more here... Read more
Read to your child, regardless of how old they are! Read more
Reading shouldn't just be reserved for bedtime Read more
Check understanding with book-based games and discussion Read more
Embrace reading the same books (over and over again!) Read more
Reading doesn't have to be all about fiction! Read more
Set yourself up to succeed! Read more
Read together as a family! Read more
Get more out of a picture book Read more
Give the right message Read more